Calgary researcher wins Mitacs Innovation Award for tailings dam monitoring technologyDr. Susanne Ouellet’s ideas are based in part on her discovery about landslides, where she used DAS to reveal previously unknown slope failure mechanisms.Staff Writer | November 19, 2024 | 5:14 pm
University of Arizona gets $2.5m grant from Freeport-McMoRan to fuel mining educationThe investment comes as the mining industry also adapts to…Staff Writer | November 15, 2024 | 11:02 am
Harmony Gold names Beyers Nel new CEO amid copper pivotHarmony Gold appointed Beyers Nel as chief executive officer.Reuters | November 14, 2024 | 7:15 am
Quor Group names Bruce Boytim as new CEO Boytim will lead the company in its mission to deliver cutting-edge CTRM and supply chain solutions. Staff Writer | October 24, 2024 | 2:17 pm
BHP tops all miners in Forbes list of world’s best employers Others on the list include Anglo American, Newmont, Vale, Agnico, Glencore, AngloGold, Teck and Poland's KGHM. Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 11:38 am
First Quantum names Jiangxi’s Xia to board after standstill deal One of the largest copper smelting companies in the world, Jiangxi has an 18.5% stake in First Quantum. Bloomberg News | October 22, 2024 | 4:43 pm
Newmont Peñasquito, Mexico miners’ union ink new collective bargaining agreement Workers of Mexico have agreed on a new CBA for 2024-2026. Staff Writer | October 18, 2024 | 1:29 pm
Mining People: Big Red, Gold79, Gladiator, Nevada King, Eastport Ventures Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | October 18, 2024 | 6:01 am
Adriatic Metals appoints Laura Tyler as CEO Tyler was chief technical officer at BHP, and held leadership roles at the Olympic Dam, Cannington, and Ekati underground mines. Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 3:42 am
Noel Tata takes the reins at powerful charity arm of India’s Tata group The half-brother of Ratan Tata was appointed on Friday as the head of India's Tata group, a $165 billion conglomerate. Reuters | October 11, 2024 | 4:13 am
Metal trader hiring frenzy sends bonuses soaring The rush for metals traders has pushed compensation levels higher across the industry, according to several trading house CEOs. Bloomberg News | October 9, 2024 | 9:39 am
Vale swaps head of iron ore business Rogerio Nogueira, Vale's current director of product and business development, was appointed to fill the role on an interim basis. Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 2:12 pm